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Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy ships based on faulty intelligence. Despite not finding the expected battleships, American forces decimated a Japanese convoy, sinking numerous vessels and claiming 113 enemy aircraft. Meanwhile, on Luzon, the 1st and 14th Corps advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite fierce resistance. As both sides prepared for counteroffensives, the battle intensified, marking a pivotal moment in the Philippines campaign. On January 17, the 58th Brigade and supporting regiments launched a daring operation to destroy enemy positions. As American forces advanced, they faced fierce resistance, but some regiments achieved notable successes. Task Force 38 executed airstrikes on Formosa and Hong Kong, inflicting damage despite heavy losses. Meanwhile, Japanese forces struggled to regroup amid American pressure. General Suzuki devised a plan to fortify Leyte, but ongoing air raids hampered supply efforts. Tensions escalated as both sides prepared for decisive confrontations in the ongoing battle for control. This episode is the Mandalay Offensive Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  We last left off with, General Krueger strategically positioned General Mullins' 25th Division on the right flank of the 43rd Division to bolster the assault forces at the Rosario front. This maneuver was also intended to facilitate the continuation of the 14th Corps' advance to the south. Following the successful repulsion of General Nishiyama's local counterattack, General Wing ordered the 63rd, 158th, and 172nd Regiments, which had been stalled, to launch an offensive from the west along the Damortis-Rosario road. Simultaneously, the 103rd and 169th Regiments were tasked with advancing northward along Route 3, originating from Pozorrubio. In contrast, while the 58th Independent Mixed Brigade and the 23rd Division worked to contain General Swift's 1st Corps, General Yamashita was reinforcing the San Jose sector. He further instructed the Shigemi Detachment to maintain a defensive position in Binalonan. Although the 27th and 161st Regiments had successfully relieved the 103rd Regiment in the Binalonan area, Major-General Shigemi Isao ultimately opted to halt further troop movements. He decided to leave only a small garrison in Binalonan while the majority of his forces prepared for a decisive stand at San Manuel.   As the situation unfolded, the 3rd Battalion of the 161st Regiment encountered minimal resistance, allowing them to advance into the northern half of Binalonan by nightfall on January 17. In a parallel effort, General Patrick directed the 1st Regiment towards Urdaneta, where they successfully eliminated a small outpost belonging to the Shigemi Detachment. Additionally, he dispatched the 20th Regiment to the Cabaruan Hills, where they achieved their objective by reaching Lunec and securing the central area of the hills by the end of the day. On January 18, the offensive momentum of the 6th and 25th Divisions persisted. The 20th Regiment advanced to a low ridge approximately 2,500 yards west of Cabaruan, where American forces identified the primary defenses of the 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment successfully cleared Binalonan, and the 27th Regiment moved forward to seize control of the Bactad area, further consolidating their gains in the region. Simultaneously, Wing's units were gearing up for a significant new offensive. In line with this strategy, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment advanced along Route 3, deftly circumventing the town of Sison, and finally reached a crucial road junction located to the northeast of the town. Meanwhile, to the north, the 172nd Regiment executed a successful nighttime ambush against a Japanese artillery battalion. Following this victory, they dispatched a company to seize control of a strategically important hill, rising 600 feet and situated approximately 1,000 yards north of Rosario. This position enabled American forces to exert control over a substantial portion of the surrounding area. By the conclusion of the day, the 158th and 63rd Regiments established contact through patrols about a mile south of Amlang, as they prepared for a coordinated assault that was set to launch on January 19. This offensive culminated in the collapse of the last Japanese defenses just two days later. Concurrently, the 172nd Regiment successfully established a patrol base on Hill 606. From this vantage point, patrols ventured into Rosario, discovering the town was heavily mined, riddled with booby traps, and defended by concealed machine-gunners and riflemen hiding amidst the rubble of the buildings. On January 19, the 103rd Regiment initiated an assault on Hill 600, located at the southern end of the ridge line east of Route 3. At the same time, the 2nd Battalion of the 169th Regiment faced several intense counterattacks from retreating Japanese forces that had been bypassed at Mount Alava and Sison. Despite the fierce resistance, the relentless pressure from Japanese troops and increasingly heavy artillery fire ultimately compelled the battalion to withdraw by noon. Nevertheless, the American operations succeeded in diminishing the Japanese presence in the region. Looking southward, the 161st Regiment cautiously advanced toward San Manuel, while the 27th Regiment effectively moved into Asingan, successfully cutting off Shigemi's escape route. Further south, the 1st Regiment rapidly progressed along Route 3 toward the Agno River, capturing the towns of Villasis, Carmen, and Rosales. Meanwhile, the 20th Regiment commenced an assault on the 2nd Battalion of the 71st Regiment stationed in the Cabaruan Hills. On the front commanded by General Griswold, the 14th Corps was in the process of mobilizing along the Camiling-Anao line, preparing to initiate an advance toward the Tarlac-Victoria line. The 160th Regiment began its march, covering seven miles southward from Camiling along Route 13, while the 129th Regiment took a strong position in Anao, establishing vital contact with other outposts of the 37th Division stationed at Paniqui. The advances made on January 20 were notably swift, with the 148th Regiment successfully capturing the towns of Gerona and Pura. Meanwhile, the 37th Reconnaissance Troop made significant progress by entering the guerrilla-occupied area of Victoria, and units from the 40th Division advanced to within four miles of Tarlac, signaling a promising push toward their objectives. In the area around Cabaruan, the Japanese forces had sustained heavy losses during the initial attack. In response, Colonel Patrick made the strategic decision to withdraw two battalions from the hills to reinforce the southern advance. Probing slowly through the roughest ground in the Cabaruan Hills on January 20 and 21, the 20th Regiment's reinforced battalion jumped off in the morning of the 22nd in what was expected to be the last attack, its way paved by an especially heavy artillery and air bombardment. But from the start, operations did not go as planned. The air strike, conducted by Fifth Air Force A-20s was four hours late, subjecting the infantry to "a nerve racking wait," and did not include requested napalm. Air and artillery concentrations were, however, well placed, and it seemed improbable to the waiting infantry that many Japanese could have lived through them. A combined tank-infantry assault began about 12:30 and proceeded slowly but steadily for almost two hours. Then the attackers were stopped cold by a tremendous burst of rifle, machine-gun, and light artillery fire from the very hillsides that had received the weight of the bombardments. Company E, in the lead, fell back; Company G's officers were all either killed or wounded, and the company was temporarily scattered; Company F was pinned in place; and two supporting tanks were knocked out. Casualties mounted quickly to 10 men killed and 35 wounded. As a consequence, Patrick found it necessary to redirect one battalion from the 1st Regiment to support the ongoing attack. Simultaneously, the remainder of the 20th Regiment pressed forward toward Cuyapo, while the bulk of the 1st Regiment continued its eastward movement toward the guerrilla-held Balungao. Additionally, the 6th Reconnaissance Troop reached Guimba, successfully establishing contact with patrols from the 14th Corps, which was crucial for coordinating their efforts. On another front, with Mount Alava now vulnerable, the 169th Regiment launched a vigorous assault on January 20, managing to secure the summit of the mountain by nightfall. In contrast, the 103rd Regiment continued to face heavy casualties during their frontal assaults against Hill 600, ultimately gaining only a precarious foothold on the exposed southern slopes. Meanwhile, in a significant naval development, Admiral Halsey's Task Force 38 exited the South China Sea through the Balintang Channel on January 20. The task force was poised to execute further strikes against Formosa, aiming to disrupt enemy operations and bolster the Allied offensive in the region. The following day, with significantly improved weather conditions, Admiral McCain's aircraft carriers launched a coordinated series of airstrikes targeting Formosa, the Pescadores Islands, and the southern Ryukyu Islands. These operations resulted in the destruction of 104 Japanese aircraft on the ground, the sinking of seven oil tankers, and the loss of seven transport ships, along with additional damage inflicted on another seven vessels.  For the first time since November 1944, TF 38 felt the sting of kamikazes. Operating just 100nm east of Formosa, TF 38 was not difficult to find. Just after noon, a single aircraft appeared to conduct a conventional bombing attack on TG 38.3's light carrier Langley. One bomb hit forward. Personnel casualties were light, but the carrier was conducting flight operations three hours later. Within minutes, another aircraft also evaded radar detection and the CAP to commence a suicide dive against Ticonderoga. The kamikaze struck the flight deck and penetrated where its bomb exploded. An impending strike was spotted and ready to launch; now these aircraft provided fuel for the fire which was quickly spreading. Just before 1300hrs, another group of eight kamikazes and five escorts resumed the attack on TG 38.3. Only two suicide aircraft survived the CAP to dive on the wounded Ticonderoga. One was sent spinning into the water by antiaircraft fire, but the final attacker crashed into the carrier's island. More fires were started. The crew succeeded in putting out the flames by 1415hrs and correcting a nine-degree list by 1800hrs. Though the ship was saved, the cost was high. Some 143 men were killed and 202, including her captain, were wounded. In addition, the air group lost 36 aircraft. As a final farewell, kamikazes attacked the two destroyers on picket duty just 65nm off Formosa at 1310hrs. A single Zero had joined a returning strike. Before it could be identified as enemy, it dove on destroyer Maddox, striking her amidships. This and the explosion of the bomb aboard created a fire that was quickly extinguished. After a final day of strikes on January 22 against the Ryukyus, during which eight ships were sunk, Task Force 38 set course for Ulithi. Upon arrival, Admiral Halsey transferred command of the Fast Carrier Force to Admiral Spruance, who would lead the final offensives in the Central Pacific.  Meanwhile, back on Luzon, on January 21, the 160th Regiment swiftly cleared the town of Tarlac and began its advance toward San Miguel. Simultaneously, the 145th and 148th Regiments moved unopposed toward La Paz. The speed of 14th Corps' advance had stretched Griswold's supply lines abnormally and had exposed his left from Cuyapo to La Paz, a distance of nearly 25 miles. He had no definite information about suspected Japanese concentrations in the vicinity of Cabanatuan, on Route 5 just 15 miles east of La Paz. His worries about the security of his flank were hardly put to rest by reports of new contacts with Japanese forces at Moncada, now 20 miles behind the front, and at La Paz. Elements of the 129th and 145th Regiments easily took care of the Japanese in the Moncada area; but during the night of January 21, a pitched battle developed at La Paz when a platoon of Japanese infantry, supported by one tank, attacked a 148th Regiment perimeter at a road junction a mile west of town. The Japanese finally withdrew after destroying a bridge that carried a secondary road across a river a mile east of La Paz; but because of this, Griswold reported to General Krueger that it would be impossible to extend 14th Corps' left any further south until he had more information about Japanese forces east of La Paz. To mitigate this risk, he decided to keep General Beightler's 37th Division positioned in reserve while General Brush's 40th Division continued its advance southward along Route 3 toward Bamban. As a result, elements of the 160th Regiment and the 40th Reconnaissance Troop reached Capas and conducted patrols toward Camp O'Donnell on January 22. Meanwhile, the 161st Regiment began probing the defenses established by Japanese forces under Shigemi. The 103rd Regiment faced severe losses during their assault on Hill 600, necessitating a withdrawal to reorganize. Concurrently, the 169th Regiment launched an attack on Hill 355, making slow and costly progress against fierce resistance on the steep, barren slopes. By January 24, most of Hill 355 had been cleared, allowing the 3rd Battalion of the 103rd Regiment to move in and conduct mop-up operations in the area. As the 158th Regiment looked northward and secured the area around Amlang, they initiated an eastward push towards the positions held by the 172nd Regiment. However, their advance was slow, with only a modest gain of 500 yards achieved. Over the next two days, the 158th faced a grueling battle, making painstaking progress as they advanced foot by foot across exposed hills and ridges, all while enduring relentless machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire. It wasn't until January 26 that they successfully broke through to Cataguintingan, where they provided much-needed support to the 172nd Regiment's ongoing assaults into Rosario. Meanwhile, by the evening of January 23, the 161st Regiment had managed to secure the southern slopes of the barren ridge north of San Manuel. They established trail blocks in the Aboredo Valley, effectively controlling movement in the area. To the south, the 108th Regiment had taken control of the Capas region, while the 160th Regiment successfully captured Bamban. However, it became increasingly evident that the American forces were now confronting the well-fortified and organized defenses of the Kembu Group. The Kembu Group's strength lay in the terrain it held, in the depth of its defenses, and in the great number of automatic weapons (aircraft and anti-aircraft) it possessed. Its major weaknesses were its immobility; the inadequate training and armament of the bulk of its troops; shortages of food, ammunition, and field artillery; and the rudimentary state of many defensive installations, a state deriving from the late start in establishing the positions at and west of Clark Field. The health of the command was poor from the start, and medical supplies were short. Morale was not of the highest order, and many of the troops were easily disaffected Formosan, Okinawan, and Korean labor personnel. In brief, the Kembu Group was the poorest armed, prepared, and supplied of Yamashita's three defense commands. On the other hand, as the 40th Division was soon to learn, even poor service troops, whatever their state of training and armament, can put up stiff resistance in good defensive terrain.  In preparation for the defense of Clark Field, General Tsukada assembled a diverse array of forces, totaling approximately 30,000 troops, although the majority consisted of air and naval personnel. He strategically divided his Army units into four distinct detachments. The Takayama, Takaya, and Eguchi Detachments were positioned along the first and second lines of defense, facing eastward toward Highway 3. Their defensive line extended from the hills west of Bamban to the vicinity of Fort Stotsenburg. In contrast, the Yanagimoto Detachment maintained its mobile units at Angeles and Porac, ready to respond to any potential enemy paratrooper landings on the southern flank of the Clark Field defenses. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Sugimoto Ushie commanded naval units comprising about 15,000 men, tasked with defending positions behind the two forward lines. In light of this formidable opposition, General Griswold made the strategic decision to utilize January 24 for consolidation and regrouping. This involved preparing for further advances southward while also probing into the enemy defenses that had already been uncovered. The 160th Regiment was able to secure Lafe Hill, although they were unable to establish a foothold on Hill 500, highlighting the challenges that lay ahead. To the north, American forces initiated another offensive against the Cabaruan Hills. The units of the 1st Regiment made only modest progress, yet they managed to advance closer to the main defensive positions as night fell. Meanwhile, at San Manuel, the 161st Regiment launched its first assault against the Shigemi Detachment, which encountered unexpectedly fierce resistance. As a result, the Americans were only able to establish a fragile foothold in the northern section of the town. Further north, Wing directed the 103rd Regiment to set up a line of departure along Route 3, aiming to strike eastward at the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. At the same time, they were tasked with advancing up the southwestern slopes of the exposed Hill 700 to secure that strategic location, as well as Hill 800 to the northwest. The 169th Regiment, advancing to the left of the 103rd, was assigned to capture Question Mark Hill. Concurrently, the 63rd and 172nd Regiments were ordered to launch simultaneous assaults on Hills 900 and 1500, respectively, while the reserve 3rd Battalion of the 63rd Regiment was also committed to clear Benchmark Hill. This coordinated attack was scheduled for January 25. The initial phases of the assault showed promise, with the supporting forces making significant headway. However, the 103rd Regiment faced considerable difficulties, managing to secure Hill 800 only by nightfall. Notably, the 172nd Regiment achieved tactical surprise, successfully clearing most of Hill 900. Over the next two days, the 63rd Regiment regrouped around Hill 1500 in preparation for its own offensive. Simultaneously, the 161st Regiment continued its slow advance southward through San Manuel, facing intense opposition. Patrick's units on the Cabaruan Hills managed to gain a mere 300 yards against determined resistance. Meanwhile, Brush pressed his attack on Clark Field, with the 160th Regiment clearing Hill 500 and advancing nearly a mile along the ridge from Lafe Hill, while the 108th Regiment secured Hills E and G. The following day, the 40th Division continued its southward maneuver. Any movement by American troops along the generally open ridges west of Route 3 inevitably brought down Japanese machine-gun and mortar fire, often augmented by fire from the dismounted aircraft automatic weapons, anti-aircraft guns, and light artillery. Seeking cover and usually pinned in place, the American infantry would call for close-in mortar and artillery support, wait for the concentrations to be fired, and then drive forward a few yards, when the process had to be repeated. Each time, the Americans managed to overrun a few Japanese machine-gun or rifle strongpoints. There was little choice of routes of advance. Draws, providing some concealment in scrub growth or bamboo thickets, were usually covered by well-emplaced Japanese weapons both within the draws and on the ridges to each side. Possession of the high ground, as ever, was essential. Yet the troops had to employ draws whenever possible to outflank Japanese ridgeline strongpoints, and often draws and ravines proved to be the only routes by which tanks, tank destroyers, and cannon company self-propelled mounts could get to the front to fire against Japanese cave positions along the sides of the ridges. The capture of one Japanese-held cave served only to disclose another, and one machine-gun position was overrun only to provide access to the next. Dislodging the Kembu Group from such defenses in depth was to prove a slow, laborious, and costly process, demanding the closest teamwork between the infantry and its supporting arms. Casualties, as a rule, would not be heavy on any one day--progress would be too slow and the troops would spend too much of their time pinned down awaiting fire from supporting weapons. But a daily attrition rate of about 5 men killed and 15 wounded for each battalion engaged would soon begin to have its effect. Meanwhile the 160th Regiment swiftly captured Hills 636 and 600 in rapid succession. However, the 108th Regiment lost control of Hill G during the engagement. On January 26, Griswold committed the 37th Division to the fight, with the 145th Regiment successfully capturing Mabalacat and Mabalacat East Airfield. They then shifted westward across Route 3, overrunning Clark Field Runway Number 1. In the Cabaruan Hills, American forces gained only 150 yards at a considerable cost. In response, Patrick decided to deploy another battalion from the 1st Regiment to eliminate this pocket of resistance. The following day, this two-battalion assault proved successful, resulting in the destruction of an entire battalion of Japanese troops, with over 1,400 enemy soldiers killed. Further north, the 161st Regiment finally broke through the main defenses of Shigemi's forces. Before dawn most of the Japanese left in San Manuel scrambled across the draw on the east side of town and fled to join the 10th Reconnaissance Regiment north of San Nicolas, but not before launching a final counterattack to cover their escape. At 0930 the 161st Infantry's two battalions resumed the drive southward through the town, and by 1330 San Manuel was clear. In a heroic but tactically unimportant stand the Shigemi Detachment had virtually fulfilled its self-imposed desire for annihilation in place. The detachment had lost 750 men killed; all its tanks, artillery, trucks, machine guns, and mortars had been either captured or destroyed. Probably no more than 250 troops escaped, and many of them were unarmed and wounded. The 161st Infantry and attached units had lost approximately 60 men killed and 200 wounded; the 716th Tank Battalion lost 3 tanks. Meanwhile, Wing's offensive continued on January 27, with the 103rd Regiment successfully reaching the crest of Hill 700 and the northwestern slopes of Hill 600. Unfortunately, they lost both positions to a brutal Japanese counterattack amidst a violent tropical downpour. On January 28, the 172nd Regiment captured Rosario, while the 63rd secured the southern crest of Hill 1500. Both regiments completed the capture of this strategic feature by January 30, thereby finalizing the occupation of the crucial road junction area. Further south, on January 27, the 160th Regiment advanced only 500 to 800 yards to the west and southwest. The 108th Regiment made a more substantial advance of about 1,000 yards southwest from Hills E and G but failed to reach Hill 5. The 145th Regiment pushed south along Route 3 for an additional three miles, reaching Culayo and Dau before taking control of the guerrilla-occupied Angeles, which had recently been abandoned by the retreating Yanagimoto Detachment. In a similar vein, the 148th Regiment secured Magalang without encountering any resistance. As we shift our focus from Luzon, we turn our attention to Burma, where we will delve into the ongoing developments of Operation Capital. Picking up from our previous discussions, we find ourselves in Central Burma, where the 2nd British Division and the 19th Indian Division are making significant strides toward Shwebo. The 2nd British Division successfully captured Ye-u on January 2, followed by the establishment of a crucial bridgehead across the Mu River just three days later. Meanwhile, the 19th Indian Division also advanced, reaching the Shwebo area by January 5. On January 8, a coordinated assault was launched by units from both divisions, culminating in the capture of Shwebo after two days of intense and brutal combat. To the west, General Festing's 29th Brigade began probing the northern flank of the 15th Division at Twinnge. Concurrently, other elements of the 19th Division worked to solidify their positions by establishing additional bridgeheads over the Irrawaddy River at Thabeikkyin and Kyaukyaung. On January 10, the 20th Indian Division captured Budalin and subsequently pushed towards Monywa, where the 33rd Division had only left a small contingent to serve as a rearguard. However, the campaign faced unexpected challenges; heavy rainfall during the first week of January brought all transport operations of the 4th Corps to a standstill, significantly hampering the Lushai Brigade's planned assault on Gangaw. After enduring a heavy aerial bombardment, the attack on Gangaw finally commenced on January 10. The Lushai Brigade managed to overpower the limited defending forces, forcing them to retreat after a brief skirmish. With Gangaw now under their control, the Lushai Brigade refocused their efforts on reconnaissance, monitoring the flanks of the 7th Indian Division. Meanwhile, the 28th East African Brigade took the lead in the advance, successfully displacing a Japanese garrison at Tilin on January 22. By this time, the 114th Brigade had begun to follow in the wake of the East Africans, while the 89th Brigade executed a long maneuver to the left, advancing toward Pauk in parallel with the other offensives. Although General Kimura was aware of some movements on his southern flank, he perceived these as mere feints by minor forces intended to divert his attention southward. Following a relentless barrage of artillery and air strikes, the 20th Division launched its offensive against Monywa on January 20. This assault faced fierce resistance, and it took two days of intense and bloody combat before the division was able to secure control of the town. After capturing Monywa, the 80th Brigade advanced towards Myaung, while the 110th Brigade shifted its focus to Ayadaw before launching an attack on Myinmu. By January 25, they had successfully established a bridgehead in that area. Meanwhile, to the east, the 2nd Division commenced its assault on Sagaing on January 14. They made significant headway against the forward defenses of the 31st Division, with other units managing to secure a bridgehead at Ywathitgyi. General Katamura, concerned about the expanding bridgeheads established by the 19th Division across the Irrawaddy River, ordered the 15th and 53rd Divisions to neutralize these positions before they could become fortified. As a result, during the last week of January, the Japanese forces executed a series of coordinated night attacks on Kyaukmyaung. By this time, British-Indian troops had dug in deeply, supported by formidable artillery and machine-gun positions. The ensuing conflict was marked by brutal carnage, with the 15th Division suffering a staggering loss of one-third of its personnel, while the 53rd Division was compelled to withdraw to Kyaukse after incurring heavy casualties. In parallel, the 89th Brigade successfully occupied Pauk on January 28, as General Messervy's forces geared up for a decisive push towards Meiktila. Looking northward, General Sultan was also advancing his own offensive aimed at reopening the Burma Road to China. He ordered the 50th Chinese Division to move towards Lashio and deployed the Mars Task Force to Hosi. Additionally, he dispatched the 36th British Division towards Mongmit, although the British advance was expected to be slow until additional forces could be brought into alignment for a more coordinated effort. General Sun's newly established 1st Army initiated a delayed offensive against Namhkam, which resumed in early January. This resurgence was marked by the 90th Regiment's strategic capture of the hill that overlooks the southwestern entrance to the Shweli River valley. Concurrently, the 112th Regiment advanced through Loiwing, subsequently crossing the river to approach Namhkam from the northeast. Meanwhile, the 88th Regiment entered the valley via the main road, making a direct push across the small plain toward Namhkam. The 89th and 114th Regiments executed a broader maneuver around the southern end of the Shweli valley; the 89th crossed the river on January 7 and advanced northward toward Namhkam, while the 114th crossed three days later, navigating through the hills toward the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail. To the south, the 475th Regiment progressed through Mong Hkak and reached Mong Wi on January 6, preparing for another challenging march across the hilly terrain toward Hosi, with the 124th Cavalry Regiment following closely behind. So close is Tonkwa to the mountains that the 475th found the trail rising steeply on the 1st day's march east. Like a crazily twisted drill it bored its way farther east and ever higher. In some places it was 15 to 20 feet across; in others, just wide enough for a man and a mule. As they rounded the turns, the men would peer ahead and look out across the valleys to where lay row on row of hills. Trees were everywhere. In flat places carved by erosion, the Burmese had cut and farmed terraces, and little villages clung to the mountains like limpets to a rock. Because existing maps were unreliable, so that map reconnaissance could not locate water and bivouac areas, and because the sheer fatigue of climbing the steeper slopes was formidable, march schedules went down the mountain side, with quite a few steel helmets and an occasional mule. Halts were a matter of common sense leadership at platoon or company level. The march was tactical but no Japanese were encountered, though rumor of their nearness kept the men alert. The Chinese had passed that way before, while a screen of Kachin Rangers was preceding the American column. Speaking the local dialects and carrying radios and automatic weapons, the Kachins were an excellent screen which masked the MARS Task Force while reporting anything that might be suspicious. Despite the difficult march, crossing the 400-foot wide Shweli was not too hard. The bridge built by the Chinese some weeks before still stood, a triumph of Oriental ingenuity, with bundles of bamboo for pontons and vines for cable. The Shweli was beginning to tear it apart, but work parties from the 475th kept it operable.  Meanwhile, spurred into action by General Wedemeyer after a month of inactivity, General Wei's Y-Force finally resumed its offensive operations in late December. They promptly dispatched the 2nd, 6th, and 71st Armies to launch an assault on the forward positions of the 56th Division at Wanting. Simultaneously, the 53rd Army executed a wide flanking maneuver to the west, aiming to encircle and attack the Japanese forces from the rear. Faced with the intense pressure of this four-pronged offensive, General Matsuyama was compelled to withdraw the 148th Regiment to a position north of Mongyu. He also ordered the Yoshida Force to mount a counteroffensive toward Muse and committed the reserve 2nd Regiment to secure Namhpakka. On January 5, the 53rd Army reached the vicinity of Muse and began crossing the river; however, they were met with fierce resistance from Matsuyama's timely counterattack, which thwarted their advance. Ten days later, Sun's forces initiated a well-coordinated offensive against Namhkam, which ultimately succumbed on January 16 as the 55th Regiment retreated toward Khonung. With the Shweli Valley now firmly under Allied control, Matsuyama began to tighten his defensive perimeter in anticipation of a final withdrawal toward Hsenwi. On January 17, the Mars Task Force made significant progress by reaching the Hosi sector, where they immediately engaged Japanese outposts. The 475th Regiment successfully secured the advantageous high ground near Nawhkam village. Over the next two days, American forces clashed with the 4th Regiment, capturing the strategically important Loikang Ridge and the elevated terrain overlooking Namhpakka. On January 19, the Mars Task Force attempted to disrupt Japanese supply lines by blocking the Burma Road through demolition and artillery bombardment, coinciding with the arrival of the 55th Regiment, which was sent to bolster the defenders. In a parallel effort, the 114th Regiment managed to sever the Namhkam-Namhpakka trail at Loilawn on the same day. Faced with this escalating threat from the south and the intensifying Chinese assaults on Wanting, the 56th Division was compelled to further contract its defensive perimeter. As a result, Wanting fell on January 20. Fortunately for Matsuyama, General Wei received orders from the Generalissimo to conclude the Salween campaign immediately, which meant that the Chinese forces would remain in their positions until they could be relieved by Sultan's units. Over the course of nearly nine months of intense combat, Wei's Y-Force had successfully reoccupied an impressive 24,000 square miles of Chinese territory and had defeated one of the most elite divisions of the Japanese army, along with elements from two additional divisions. However, the fighting was far from over. Sun continued to dispatch the 112th and 113th Regiments toward Wanting and Mongyu, aiming to clear the final stretch of the road leading to China. Meanwhile, the 89th and 114th Regiments pressed eastward to cut off the Burma Road north of Namhpakka, further complicating the situation for the Japanese forces. In the southern region, from January 20 to January 24, the Mars Task Force continued its strategic operations, executing ambushes and demolition missions while successfully repelling several intense counterattacks from enemy forces. By late January, pressure by MARS Task Force and that of the Chinese forces in the north began to register on the Japanese. The soldiers of the 4th Regiment could see the aerial activity that kept MARS supplied. Not recognizing what they saw, they were so impressed by a big supply drop on the 24th that they sent a report to the 56th Division of a large airborne force being landed along the Burma Road. Accepting this report, General Matsuyama decided to destroy his ammunition and retreat south. His superiors on January 24 agreed to let him retreat, but only after he had evacuated casualties and ammunition. Forty vehicles with gasoline accompanied by a Major Kibino of the 33rd Army staff were sent north to support the 56th in its withdrawal. The Japanese truck convoy made its run north the night of January 24. The trucks were heard, and the Americans placed heavy fire on the road. Kibino had been making the trip in a tankette. Hit by a 4.2-inch mortar shell, it burst into flames clearly visible from the American lines. Kibino clambered out, jumped on a truck, and succeeded in getting his convoy through to the 56th Division. Next day the derelict tankette was credited to the 2nd Battalion, 475th Regiment. But  Encouraged by the additional supplies of gasoline and inspired by the heroic examples of Major Kibino and the personnel of the truck companies, the 56th Division renewed its efforts and, during the next four days effected the evacuation of over 1000 casualties and moved several tons of ammunition to Hsenwi.  Meanwhile, General Matsuyama began to systematically reposition his forces toward Namhpakka, a strategic maneuver that would enable Chinese troops to occupy Mongyu on January 27. In a broader context, by the end of January, the 36th and 50th Divisions were also engaged in crossing the Shweli River, preparing to advance their offensives further southward. In the Arakan region, Operation Romulus exceeded expectations. The 1st Battalion of the 111th Regiment had been defending Akyab. On December 31, as the rear guard of the Sakura Detachment crossed the Kaladan River and moved eastward the Battalion was ordered to withdraw to Ponnagyun. As intelligence suggested very few Japanese were left on Akyab island, a recce aeroplane reported the locals showing no anxiety and on January 2 messages were dropped in Urdu and Burmese asking them to sit on the ground if the island was still occupied or stand with their hands in the air if not. Captain Jimmy Jarrett of ‘C' Flight, 656 AOP Squadron, then landed to a rousing reception and found the Japanese had quit on December 31, although nobody believed him until a senior officer flew in to confirm it. This prompted General Christison to swiftly initiate an amphibious invasion. Notably, this operation was executed without the anticipated naval bombardment and without deploying the reserve 26th Indian Division. As a result, the 3rd Commando Brigade successfully captured Akyab on January 3, facing no resistance, and the 25th Indian Division soon followed, reinforcing the area. From Akyab, the 9th York and Lancasters were transported by boat to establish a strategic blockade along the Yo River at Ponnagyun. There, they encountered significant Japanese forces. After a fierce engagement, however, the Japanese defenders were compelled to retreat toward Myohaung by January 11. In response to the evolving situation, Admiral Mountbatten devised a plan to land the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 25th Division on the Myebon Peninsula. This operation aimed to sever the primary lines of communication for Japanese forces, while preparations were made for the 26th Division to conduct a landing on Ramree Island. In response to the urgent military situation, Operation Passport was swiftly conceived and executed on January 12. British-Indian forces successfully landed at the southern tip of the peninsula, supported by both air and naval operations. Once ashore, the commandos advanced inland, facing intense resistance from fortified hill positions. Their efforts culminated in the capture of Pagoda Hill and the village of Myebon. However, as they pushed forward, opposition intensified, making it increasingly difficult for the British-Indian troops to reach Hill 831. Simultaneously, the 82nd West African Division, now commanded by Major-General Hugh Stockwell, entered the Kaladan Valley to relieve the 81st Division, which had been engaged in combat for over a year. The West African forces began to apply pressure against the Matsu Detachment units stationed at Myohaung and Minbya, although these Japanese forces managed to maintain their positions despite the mounting assaults. Meanwhile, planning was underway for the deployment of the 3rd Commando Brigade and the 51st Indian Brigade to land at Kangaw, coinciding with General Lomax's invasion of Ramree Island.  Early on January 21 the naval bombardment group opened fire. Christison and the other Force Commanders were watching through field glasses from the bridge of HMS Queen Elizabeth in her first engagement since the Dardanelles in 1915. Christison later said: ‘Some shells fell on a marsh behind the Jap defences, and I saw a number of duck spring up. “Duck”, I shouted. “The Royal Navy never ducks”, said the Admiral.' With her second salvo Queen Elizabeth scored a direct hit on the Japanese ammunition depot, which facilitated the landing operations. The 71st Indian Brigade successfully captured Kyaukpyu with minimal resistance. This victory enabled them to advance toward Minbyin and Kyaupyauk, both of which fell into their hands by January 23. In the subsequent days, the brigade continued its advance toward the Yanbauk Chaung, where they encountered fierce Japanese defenses. At the same time, other elements of the division worked to secure Cheduba and Sagu Kyun Islands, further consolidating their strategic position in the region. On January 22, the commandos and the 51st Brigade successfully landed in the Kangaw area near the Min River. However, they faced violent and frequent counterattacks from Japanese forces, which hindered their ability to expand their beachhead. Despite these challenges, the intense pressure from the commandos ultimately forced the Japanese defenders at Hill 831, Myohaung, and Minbya to retreat toward Kani, marking a significant shift in the operational landscape. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. General Krueger's forces advanced against Japanese defenses, capturing key positions despite heavy resistance and casualties. Meanwhile, in Burma, British-Indian troops advanced, seizing key locations despite heavy resistance. Both fronts faced intense combat, leading to significant territorial gains against Japanese forces by the end of January.

Christian Esguerra sits down with Winston Casio, spokesman of the Presidential Anti-Organzied Crime Comission.

Crime has been a big issue in California in recent years, and we have seen a significant number of high profile bills dealing with issues like fentanyl, human trafficking and organized retail theft in recent years. While legislation out of Sacramento may help with some Public Safetly issues, recruitment and retention problems plague many Law enforcement agencies in the state. And, no wonder - despite competitive salaries and benefits, many officers still can't afford to live in the communities they serve.We're joined today by Brian Marvel, President of the Police Officers Research Association of California, which represents about 80,000 public safety personnel in this state  – PORAC is the largest law enforcement organization in the state and the largest statewide association in the country. Marvel has been wearing a badge for a quarter century and spoke with us about what's changed during his time in uniform, PORAC's goals for diversifying departments and what legislation he and his organization are watching this year.Plus, as always, Who Had the Worst Week in California PoliticsSHOW NOTES:1:36 What is PORAC?3:57 Advocacy role?5:19 District Attorneys' push to revamp Prop. 476:55 Statewide standards for use of canines in law enforcement12:49 Retention and recruitment16:03 A middle class job18:11 Officers priced out of the communities they serve20:17 Thinking outside the box: "30 in 30"21:46 Mental health support26:45 What has changed over the years?29:16 West Coast policing vs. East Coast34:36 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Welcome to the PORAC YouTube channel! In this video, we bring you an essential legislative update that you won't want to miss. The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) is committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in legislation that affect law enforcement professionals and public safety. Our team of experts has been hard at work, diligently tracking and analyzing the bills, policies, and regulations that impact the law enforcement community in California. In this informative update, we'll provide you with the most up-to-date information on key legislative changes, initiatives, and discussions that directly affect your profession. Whether you're a dedicated law enforcement officer, a concerned citizen, or simply interested in staying informed about the issues that shape our communities, this video is for you. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from proposed reforms and funding allocations to the latest changes in laws and regulations affecting law enforcement agencies statewide. Stay ahead of the curve, gain valuable insights, and join us as we navigate the complex legislative landscape together. Your voice matters, and staying informed is the first step toward making a positive impact on the future of law enforcement in California. Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all the crucial developments in the world of law enforcement. Feel free to share this video with your colleagues, friends, and fellow community members, so they can stay informed too. Thank you for your continued support, and together, we'll work towards a safer and stronger California. Stay tuned for more PORAC updates, and as always, your safety is our priority! #PORAC #LegislativeUpdate #CaliforniaLawEnforcement #PoliceAssociation #PublicSafetyUpdates #LawEnforcementPolicy #PoliceOfficerUpdates #PoliceReformUpdates #LawEnforcementAdvocacy #LegislativeChanges #PORACNews #PoliceReform #CaliforniaLegislation #PoliceOfficerRights #PublicSafetyAdvocacy #PoliceNews #LegalChanges #LawEnforcementNews #LawEnforcementLegislation #PORACAdvocacy #LawEnforcementUpdates #CaliforniaPolice #PoliceLegislation #PoliceAdvocacy

Following his graduation from UP in 2017, Norman King became a symbol of Ayta achievement, appeared as an Ayta character in a teleserye starring Dingdong Dantes, and even starred in his own commercial. Following this rise to fame, he returned to his community in Porac, Pampanga to help his father, an Ayta chieftain, in their struggle for land rights. Last May, their tribe achieved its dream of acquiring the title to their ancestral domain. Norman talks to Howie Severino about how they did it, the challenge of dealing with non-indigenous occupants of their domain, and what indigenous peoples deserve everywhere. He also has some practical advice for young people ("don't get married young"). Note: The NCIP mentioned several times in the conversation is the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, the government agency mandated to "protect and promote the interest and well-being of indigenous peoples."

Following his graduation from UP in 2017, Norman King became a symbol of Ayta achievement, appeared as an Ayta character in a teleserye starring Dingdong Dantes, and even starred in his own commercial. Following this rise to fame, he returned to his community in Porac, Pampanga to help his father, an Ayta chieftain, in their struggle for land rights. Last May, their tribe achieved its dream of acquiring the title to their ancestral domain. Norman talks to Howie Severino about how they did it, the challenge of dealing with non-indigenous occupants of their domain, and what indigenous peoples deserve everywhere. He also has some practical advice for young people ("don't get married young"). Note: The NCIP mentioned several times in the conversation is the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, the government agency mandated to "protect and promote the interest and well-being of indigenous peoples."

On this special corporate sponsorship episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and VP Damon Kurtz sit down with Curt Conkling of CrossCountry Mortgage to discuss the financial home help they offer to PORAC members and our nation's law enforcement. CrossCountry Mortgage provides you with the best possible advice and benefit to your financial needs while facilitating a straightforward, transparent mortgage process for buyers, sellers and realtors. Their team is dedicated to making the mortgage process easy, stress-free and rewarding.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About CrossCountry Mortgage Navigating the mortgage process doesn't have to be overwhelming. When you work with CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), you'll collaborate closely with a licensed professional who will make sure you get the mortgage you deserve. CCM's entire team is available to assist you from application to closing and beyond. They work tirelessly to remove the frustration from the mortgage process and provide you with a personalized experience. CrossCountry Mortgage separates themselves from other mortgage lenders by offering exceptional customer service and a broad selection of home financing products. Their portfolio has an extensive range of products -- from conventional and jumbo mortgages, to government-insured programs for veterans and rural home buyers, to programs that enable you to make full-cash offers -- each homebuyer is different, so CCM makes sure there is a solution for every lifestyle and personal situation. Visit CrossCountry Mortgage's website for more info!

On this latest episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel invites Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is currently running for Attorney General. District Attorney Schubert is an internationally recognized law enforcement leader; famous for her successful prosecutions in cases such as the Golden State Killer, the Second Story Rapist, Californian unemployment fraud, and other well-known criminal cases. PORAC is one of many organizations around California that is endorsing Anne Marie Schubert for Attorney General.   About Anne Marie Schubert While Anne Marie Schubert may be best known for the successful investigation, arrest and conviction of the Golden State Killer, she has made a career of protecting kids from sexual predators and human trafficking and making sure violent criminals are held accountable for their crimes. She has aggressively prosecuted major corporations for practices that harm the environment and has worked to get illegal firearms off the streets and is an international expert in DNA investigations. As District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert has successfully put some of the state's most notorious and violent criminals behind bars, including murderers, rapists, and child molesters. She has aggressively prosecuted major corporations for practices that harm the environment and has worked to get illegal guns off the streets. CLICK HERE to visit Anne Marie Schubert's website.

On this latest episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite California Assemblymember Tom Lackey and PORAC North Valley Chapter Director Peter Durfee to discuss the importance of law enforcement officials in elected positions and what they can bring to the table in regards to state legislation. Peter Durfee is currently running for Butte County Supervisor. To learn more about his campaign, visit his webpage.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TOM LACKEY Tom Lackey has represented California's 36th Assembly District since 2014. Before joining the Assembly, Tom served on the Palmdale Elementary School District Board of Trustees and the Palmdale City Council. After high school, he served as a missionary for two years before he earned a bachelor's degree in special education from Utah State University. Tom later worked as an elementary special education teacher before beginning a 28-year career with the California Highway Patrol. He lives in Palmdale with his two children, Justin and Jani.   During his short time as a State Legislator, Tom has championed successful efforts to combat the growing problem of drugged driving and provide increased state funding to support programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. As a result, he was honored as Legislator of Year by the California Police Chiefs Association and Easter Seals—a non-profit dedicated to providing services and advocacy for special needs individuals.   CLICK HERE to learn more about Assemblymember Tom Lackey.     ABOUT PETER DURFEE Born and raised in Chico, Peter has spent the majority of his life living and working in Butte County. For the past 12 years, Peter's distinguished career in the Chico police department has earned him professional accolades for his dedication and commitment to serving Chico residents. In 2016, he was honored as the Chico Police Officer of the Year and in 2021 Peter received the prestigious Lifesaving Medal Award for taking decisive action to save a human life.   In 2021, Peter was promoted to Sergeant. He also serves as a Hostage Negotiator, Crisis Intervention Instructor, Field Training Officer and is an Instructor at the Butte College Law Enforcement Academy. As a former School Resource Officer, Peter worked with students and staff in our schools to help ensure a safe learning environment.   Prior to working for the police department, Peter was a professional baseball umpire and had the opportunity to work in seven league championship series games, three all-star games, and in Major League Baseball.   CLICK HERE to learn more about Peter Durfee's campaign for Butte County Supervisor.

On the Season 4 finale of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz provide a year-end overview of what took place in 2021 at PORAC and what to look forward to in 2022!

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite back in PORAC's legislative advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates for an annual discussion of recent California legislation and its effects on our nation's law enforcement.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Marc Bailey of National University to learn more about the opportunities of higher educational learning it provides to PORAC members and how they can enroll. National University is a 2021 PORAC Corporate Sponsor and will be present at our upcoming 69th Annual Conference of Members in Monterey, CA.   Click Here to learn more about National University today! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About National University National University is San Diego's largest private nonprofit university, founded in 1971 by a retired U.S. Navy Captain. Its mission is to provide accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. Today, they educate students from across the U.S. and around the globe, with over 175,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, contact: Phone: 844-359-7982 Email: mbailey@nu.edu Visit their social media pages below! Facebook Twitter Instagram

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with Curt Conkling of Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage to learn more about the mortgage lender and how PORAC members can save money when purchasing or refinancing a home. Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage is a 2021 PORAC Corporate Sponsor and will be present at our upcoming 69th Annual Conference of Members in Monterey, CA.   Click Here to learn more about Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage today! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage The Conkling Team's mission is simple: to provide you with the best possible advice and benefit to your financial needs while facilitating a straightforward, transparent mortgage process for buyers, sellers and realtors. Their team is dedicated to making the mortgage process easy, stress-free and rewarding. Our culture is based on honesty, humility, integrity, and service — whether you're stuck in the snow on a cold winter night or seeking to achieve the American dream of homeownership. For more information, contact: Phone: 855-847-0975 Email: PORAC@myccmortgage.com Visit their Facebook page!

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down in the studio to update PORAC members and followers about upcoming events, including sponsored NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Kyle Weatherman's upcoming race in Las Vegas, PORAC-hosted trainings coming down the pike, and our 69th Annual Conference of Members in Monterey. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Click Here to learn more about our 69th Annual Conference of Members.   Click Here to learn more about PORAC's upcoming training classes.   Keep an eye out for Kyle Weatherman's PORAC-Sponsored No. 47 car at the Alsco Uniforms 302 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff race on Sept. 25 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway! On Saturday, September 25.   The race will be broadcasted live starting at 4:30 PM on NBCSN.  

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in CalPERS Board incumbent Margaret Brown and nominee Tiffany Moran, who are both candidates for two CalPERS board seats. Marvel and Kurtz discuss the importance of CalPERS, their seats, and why PORAC endorses their nominations. Brown is currently up for re-election while Moran would be serving her first term if elected. Elections are currently open. Cast your ballots by September 27, 2021.   Margaret Brown's Profile (Provided by CalPERS) Margaret Brown is serving her first term on the CalPERS Board of Administration. She is retired from the Business Services division of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD), where she was director of facilities, responsible for the planning, funding, and construction of large-scale capital projects. Under her leadership in capital planning and energy stewardship, the district received a Zero Net Energy Schools Leadership Award from the New Buildings Institute. Over the course of her 30-year career, Margaret administered billions of dollars in school capital program expenditures for school construction and rehabilitation, real estate acquisition, and property management. She managed financial records for review by boards, state auditors, and independent citizen oversight committees. In the past, she served on the board of directors for the Coalition for Adequate School Housing, a non-profit founded in 1978 to advocate for K-12 facilities funding and improve school facilities in California. In addition, she chaired the Facilities Professional Council for the California Association of School Business Officials. Margaret earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside, and holds business and real estate degrees from Chaffey College. Margaret's Facebook Page Margaret's Website   Tiffany Moran's Profile (Provided by Tiffany4CalPERS.com) "My name is Tiffany Emon-Moran, and I seek your vote to the CalPERS Board to ensure the longevity and stability, of our retirement system. My goal is to provide efficacy while strengthening financial health and diversity. As a member of the Board, I will be a voice of reason and common sense, and an advocate that shows compassion and determination for those I serve." Moran retired from the San Bernardino Police Department in 2017 as a detective assigned to financial crimes. She earned her Master's Degree in Public Administration and has a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is in progress on an additional degree in accounting and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Presently, Moran work for a Southern California law firm. Despite being a retired member, the passion to continue to be of service remains. Moran is confident that her education and experience in complex financial investigations will be beneficial to the CalPERS Board and its members. The sustainability of CalPERS is important. As an elected board member, Moran will make sound decisions with an eye toward future goals. "Members place their trust in CalPERS, and I want to be a central component of that trust." Tiffany's Facebook Page Tiffany's Website

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in RMT Chairman Terry Moore and PORAC Board Representative Tim Davis to talk about PORAC's Retiree Medical Trust and why PORAC members should join the program.   About PORAC's Retiree Medical Trust The PORAC Retiree Medical Trust is a funding vehicle in which to deposit money while you are working, to pay for medical expenses after you retire, pursuant to the rules of the Plan. Any PORAC member association may choose, as a bargaining unit (through collective bargaining), to join the Trust. (You cannot choose to join as an individual; it must be through bargaining by your association.) Currently, we have associations participating from California, Oregon and Washington. That includes both Police and Fire. It is anticipated that we will begin to grow into additional states in 2021. The Trust's Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan is a financial tool that allows current employees to save money tax-free to pay for medical expenses they will incur in retirement. The Trust will invest pre-tax contributions, earn income tax-free, and after retirement, reimburse participants tax-free for covered medical expenses and health insurance premiums. Benefits are funded with regular payroll transfers and/or lump-sum transfers of sick and vacation leave. The unions and employers must negotiate a set contribution rate and must transfer the same percentage of each employee's accrued leave for all members. An individual employee cannot elect to contribute more than what is set forth in their MOU. Click Here to learn more about RMT!   About PORAC's Corporate Sponsor Conkling Team - CrossCountry Mortgage   The Conkling Team's mission is simple: to provide you with the best possible advice and benefit to your financial needs while facilitating a straightforward, transparent mortgage process for buyers, sellers and realtors. Their team is dedicated to making the mortgage process easy, stress-free and rewarding. Our culture is based on honesty, humility, integrity, and service — whether you're stuck in the snow on a cold winter night or seeking to achieve the American dream of homeownership.   Who is Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage? How can Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage help you? Check them out to get answers to these questions and connect with them on social media.    For more information, contact: Phone: 855-847-0975 Email: FirstResponder@myccmortgage.com   Conkling Team CrossCountry Mortgage Website   FACEBOOK PAGE  

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite PORAC Training Coordinator Cathy Knape into the studio to provide an overview of what training classes our PORAC Institute is offering for the remainder of the year and 2022. To learn more about the training classes offered, what to expect from these sessions, and how to attend, visit our PORAC Training Page today!

The Lost Child of WWII: My Life during the Great War by Leonida Clarete-Watson Let me take you back to the earliest childhood memory that I have of my father. Growing up in the province of Pampanga, just outside of the city of Porac, we didn’t have a lot of money. We lived in a small village just south of the province in a small hut. Like many families back then, we made do with what we had and struggled just to get by like everyone else at that time. My father was in the Philippine Army, and he would be gone for weeks at a time, sometimes months at a time. But I always knew when he returned home because I would awake to a bunch of grapes on my pillow. I would smile as I awoke and whisper, “Daddy’s home.” My name is Leonida, but people just call me Nida. I grew up in the Philippines during the great war of my time. I had a loving father who adored me. He was my protector and teacher. He was my rock, my hero, my father. He made me feel safe and he shaped me into the person I am today. Without his love and teachings of what is right, I strongly believe that I would not have what I have today. I may be overstating him a bit. My last memory of him was when I was only four years old, yet even at those young of an age, he captivated my imagination with his stories. I remember walking with him when I was even younger. I guess my earliest of memories was from when I was as young as two years old. He was my inspiration and my hope, and he was taken from me when I was just four years old. I watched with tears in my eyes as he was killed at the hands of the Japanese for safeguarding some Americans by hiding them in a cave. I will never forget his last words to me. Be strong, Nida, I love you. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Child-WWII-Leonida-Clarete-Watson-ebook/dp/B08HBF7B8D/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+lost+child+of+wwii&qid=1622158545&s=books&sr=1-1 www.NidaWatson.com http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/tonmatulabn.mp3

Most people use their right hand to perform various tasks like eating, writing, playing sports. But there's also a minority of people who primarily use their left hands for these things. Why are left-handed people left-handed? Is it genetic? Are their brains different? Are they smarter? Do they live longer or die earlier? Well, there's a lot of information about left handers circulating in social media, especially making all kinds of claims about left handed people. In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Clare Porac, one of the world's experts in handedness, answer these questions. Dr. Porac has extensively studied a range of different aspects of handedness and lateral reality reflected by her several 100 academic publications and two books.    Key Takeaways: There are worldwide variations on handedness because there are cultural variations on handedness. Worldwide, there is about a 10% rate of left handedness. When it comes to fetal thumb sucking, right thumb suckers tend to be right handed. Left thumb suckers do not have a correlation to handedness.  If you want to switch your handedness, it takes practice, but it is possible to at least achieve a level of the other handedness.  Do you really think left handers are more intelligent?  Live longer?   "The incidence rate of pure left-handers, people who do everything with their left hand,  is really quite low, probably below 5% of the population. Most left handers do something with their right hand. That could be because, their lateral reality is more fluid, since they are not strongly right-handed. Or it could be because they're adapting to a right handed world." —  Dr. Clare Porac   Connect with Dr. Clare Porac: Professional Bio: https://behrend.psu.edu/person/clare-porac-phd Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilefthander?lang=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4lefthanders  Book: Laterality: Exploring Left Handedness https://www.amazon.com/Laterality-Exploring-Left-Handedness-Clare-Porac/dp/0128012390  Book: Lateral Preferences and Human Behavior https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB3D6WK/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2  Book: In Strange Places https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091B77337/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Blog: https://sites.psu.edu/clarep/    Connect with Therese: Website:   www.criticallyspeaking.net Twitter: @CritiSpeak Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Episode #18 - Patricia & Dennis Bayley live and laugh at The Village of Taunton Mills in Whitby while sharing about their passions of poetry, chemistry, and traveling.  Erin Davis & Lloyd Hetherington are joined on the green bench for some laughter and storytelling.   What are you passionate about? What are your hobbies? Lloyd's hobby is words: a good pun, a game of scrabble, writing ... words, words, words.  His passion is people. In school, Patricia was not very good at English and Dennis was absolutely terrible at Chemistry - they both grew into those as interests to stick with them their whole life. "If someone says we can't do something, that is when we start doing it." -Dennis Bayley Patricia's love for poetry began long ago right when she was able to print.  Dennis shares his passion for science/chemistry. "It's all about connection, especially now more than ever." -Erin Davis Dennis - a left-handed child was hit over the hand in school every time he used his left hand so he became right-handed.  After 80 years of using the right hand, Dennis shares about an experiment he did while in lockdown with Dr. Porac at Penn State University.  His experiment to draw using his left hand again.  Read the blog post here: https://sites.psu.edu/clarep/category/switching-handedness/ Patricia - Enjoys writing poetry with some rhyming, a theme, a beginning, and an end.  Listen to the poet, Patricia Bayley read her poems: 'Life Cycle', 'Hope' Another poem was a feature on CTV National News with Lisa Laflamme - You can find this video posted in the Wisdom Bank at elderwisdom.ca Hear how Dennis supports Patricia with her poetry writing. "It's not only the writing of the poem. It's holding onto your breath while you think, rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb, I'll go back and have another bat at it." - Patricia Bayley Our guests pull out their passports and share some stories from their travels. Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Antarctica, South America, Brazil.  Working in Thailand teaching in 1995 as part of a CESO Project (Canadian Executive Service Organization) as volunteers.  Dennis spearheaded an exchange program with first-nations students as literacy chair for district 707 Rotary Clubs and also working with the Durham Regional School Board.  Now at The Village of Taunton Mills to involve all the seniors to provide school supplies and warm garments to send to the Schools in the First-Nations communities. You get an airline ticket to anywhere in the world...where do you choose to go? Patricia - England Dennis - Italy "I don't believe that vegetables should be put on this earth so I don't eat them." - Dennis Bayley Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. ----more---- The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. "The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada. #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions  Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com  Learn more about co-host, Lloyd Hetherington  Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz bring on Sean Sheppard of the nonprofit organization Embrace to hear updates on how the Game Changer program has been since the COVID-19 March shutdowns. Game Changer allows community members, law enforcement, members of the judicial system, and elected officials to become better educated about one another and create a change in perception while attending a sporting event. PORAC hosted Sheppard back in February to first learn of the program. Find out more about Game Changer and how your Department or Agency can plan an event. Facebook- @GameChangerUSA Twitter- @GameChanger_USA  Instagram- @gamechanger_usa Website- http://gamechanger1.org/about/  

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz welcome PORAC’s legislative advocate, from Aaron Read & Associates, Randy Perry. As well as two of PORAC’s LDF Panel Attorney's; David E. Mastagni of Mastagni Holstedt, APC and Timothy K. Talbot of Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC. This shortened legislative session due to COVID19 produced an onslaught of over two dozen public safety bills introduced. We discuss the outcome of SB 731 (Bradford) as well as the new PORAC Policy Platform and how we chart a new path forward for public safety officers while restoring public trust in law enforcement in 2021 and beyond.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz talk with PORAC Executive Committee Member Marshall McClain and PORAC Inland Chapter President Rich Randolph to discuss PORAC's new coalition called United for Positive Reform, which brings together organizations and community members to find a better way to make change that is not politically charged. McClain is the chairman of the coalition while Randolph is the Vice-chairman.   For more information, visit their website at http://united4positivereform.org/   Check out their social media pages as well! Facebook: @united4positivereform Twitter: @united4reform Instagram: @united_4_positive_reform YouTube: United for Positive Reform LinkedIn: @united-4-positive-reform

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show to discuss potential California Law Enforcement Legislation. Randy, PORAC's legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming articles of legislation: Peace Officers Use of Force Policies (AB 1022) from Assemblymember Holden Law Enforcement Agency Policies: Use of Force: Protests (AB 1652) from Assemblymember Wicks Law Enforcement: Use of Force (Expansion of AB 392) (AB 1709) from Assemblymember Weber Public Employment (SB 731) from Senator Bradford

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz video chat with PORAC Executive Committee Member and Los Angeles Airport POA President Marshall McClain about the nationwide protests that are taking place in response to the death of George Floyd and PORAC's response to the incident.

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On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite Randy Perry, from Aaron Read and Associates to the show. Randy, PORAC's legislative advocate in California, discusses the upcoming COVID-19 worker's comp legislation (AB 664) and the plan to reopen the state capitol.  For more resources and link to our Hazardous Exposure Listing Program (H.E.L.P.) please visit our PORAC COVID-19 page.    

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC Podcast, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz provide updates to our nation's law enforcement regarding COVID-19 and what PORAC is doing to help them, including writing a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and providing surveys to figure out the needs of California departments. For more information and resources please visit https://porac.org/covid19/ or email us at covid19@porac.org

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on our first responders throughout California and the nation. Brian and Damon also update us on what PORAC has been working on since the "Shelter in Place" order was issued to get our law enforcement members the resources they desperately need.  Click Here for COVID-19 reminders and resources. 

On this special episode of On the Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz invite in PORAC Legislative Advocate Randy Perry of Aaron Read & Associates to discuss the March 3 primary elections and PORAC endorsed candidates on Super Tuesday. Tune in to hear PORAC's take on key races throughout the state of California.

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with social media influencers and PORAC members Deputy Hook'em and Deputy Miss Demeanor. Take an inside look about what it's like to balance humorous skits and police work, and how the two can work hand-in-hand to shine a positive light on our nation's law enforcement.   Deputy Hook'em, his partner Deputy Book'em, and Deputy Miss Demeanor have over 500,000 subscribers across their social media pages. Be sure to check them out below:   Facebook: @hookemandbookem, @deputymissdemeanor   Instagram: @deputy_hookem, @deputy_bookem, @deputy_missdemeanor  

On this episode of On the Job With PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down with newly elected Region IV PORAC Executive Committee member Brian Avera. Avera, a member of the San Diego POA and Director at Large, sits down to talk about his new position and upcoming goals with PORAC. Learn about his story of how he became involved in law enforcement and what advice he has for the next generation of Association and PORAC leaders.

We have a special episode of On the Job With PORAC, recorded on-site in Palm Springs during the PORAC 67th Annual Conference of Members! PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sat down with special guest Deputy Police Chief Chris Hsiung of the Mountain View Police Department, who was also one of our training session presenters at Conference. Chief Hsiung commands the Special Operations Division for the department and crafted its digital communications strategy to focus on engagement, trust-building, and real-time crisis communications. Learn about how their model became a standard for law enforcement community communication and engagement across the country.  Be sure to follow Deputy Chief Hsiung on all his social media platforms for great information and insight on community engagement. Twitter: @chMtnViewPD Facebook: @ChrisHsiung.MVPD Instagram: @chief_hsiung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishsiung/

P.O.W.E.R. stands for Peace Officer Wellness, Ethics, & Resilience. In our latest episode, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz talk about our POST Innovations Grant and the importance of creating of our new wellness course. The PORAC POWER Project is a FREE, POST Certified course available to ALL ACTIVE CALIFORNIA Law Enforcement. There are 3 one-day classes scheduled for November 4th, 5th, and 6th of 2019, near San Diego, at the Coronado Community Center. Additional classes will be announced for 2020 soon!  You can find more info and register at https://porac.org/training/porac-power-project/  Find more info on Copline at https://www.copline.org/

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, PORAC President Brian Marvel and Vice President Damon Kurtz sit down to discuss the benefits and importance of being a PORAC member and what the organization represents. Marvel, from the San Diego POA, and Kurtz, of the Fresno POA, agree that the goal of PORAC is not to represent specific locations of law enforcement, but law enforcement as a whole on both a state and nation-wide level.   Click Here to learn more about the benefits of being a PORAC member!

On this episode of On The Job With PORAC, Brian Marvel and Damon Kurtz continue the discussion on use of force legislation - specifically PORAC supported SB 230. This is a plan to address the issue comprehensively with training, updated policies, etc., versus AB 392 which would simply criminalize officers. It’s vital that we all understand what’s at stake here and that everyone does their part to urge elected officials to support this legislation that will actually improve outcomes for community members and officers alike. Tune in to learn more!

On this episode of On the Job with PORAC Brian Marvel, Damon Kurtz, Randy Perry (Aaron Read & Associates), and David E. Mastagni (Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation) dive into the future of use-of-force legislation, compared to last year's AB931. As we’ve heard in previous podcasts, this type of legislation will have considerable impacts on law enforcement officers; therefore, it is critical that we have a seat at the table in getting it right. This is one of the biggest fights the law enforcement community will face this year, so it’s important to understand what’s at stake and what to expect as the legislative session ramps up. Tune in to learn more about our approach here at PORAC and how we’ll all need to work together to see that measures as drastic and dangerous as AB931 don’t become law.

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian has PORAC’s recently elected Vice President, Damon Kurtz, and recently elected Treasurer, Timothy Davis, on the show to talk about their history in law enforcement and how they are looking ahead to a new year for PORAC.  Damon Kurtz is a 24-year veteran who started as a Deputy in Santa Barbara and has now been with Fresno PD for the past 14 years.  Damon was formerly President of Fresno POA and Chairman of PORAC’s Insurance and Benefits Trust.  Timothy Davis, the son of a police officer and father of police officer, began his career with Sac PD in 1998.  Just two years in the job, Tim joined the Sac POA Board of Directors and three years ago was elected President of Sac POA, while also serving on PORAC’s Board of Directors.  Join us on this podcast as we welcome in our new PORAC leadership and see what’s in store for 2019.  

Today, President Marvel and Randy, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), talk about PORAC’s 2018 legislative victories.  In a time where law enforcement is constantly playing defense against bad bills, PORAC continues to work with our legislative advocates at ARA to sponsor and support critical public safety measures.  In 2018, PORAC sponsored two work comp bills that made it successfully to the governor’s desk and received a signature. The first bill, AB 1749 by Assemblymember Daly, was a result of the 2017 Route 91 shooting in Vegas.   This bill ensures that California’s Workers Compensation System covers peace officers who acted outside of state boundaries and were injured, regardless of their injuries.  The second successful PORAC sponsored bill is SB 1086 by Senator Atkins which extends the survivor death benefit eligibility to ensure that these officers’ grieving families are not deprived of the benefits they deserve due to an arbitrary and unfair timeline.  Please listen in for more!

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian Marvel talks with PORAC’s outgoing Vice President, Brent Meyer.  Brent is stepping down from his role at PORAC to go back to where it began as a cop for Sac PD.  Tune in to hear how Brent first got involved in police union politics with Sac POA and followed his calling to be on the PORAC Board in 2010 and then VP in 2013.  Brent brought a bold vision with him to PORAC, which resulted in remarkable membership growth, a new approach to communications, and a goal to ensure that our members have all the resources necessary to do their jobs.  Thank you Brent for everything you’ve done for PORAC.  You will be missed!

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian sits down with PORAC’s legislative advocate, Randy Perry, with Aaron Read & Associates (ARA), to discuss PORAC’s priority bills in the recent legislative session.  ARA monitors the thousands of bills introduced each year to ensure that PORAC is represented at the Capitol on all matters of public safety.  Outside of bills such as AB 931, SB 1421, and AB 748, as we discussed in previous podcasts, PORAC faces many other legislative issues such as peace officer training, workers comp, pensions, bargaining, POBR, and equipment funding and acquisition.  Tune in to hear how PORAC and ARA work together to ensure law enforcement has the tools and resources necessary to do their job in the current political climate. 

Join Brian and Brent as they bring on special guest, Peter Durfee (Chico PD, PORAC Director, and past President of the North Valley Chapter of PORAC).  On this episode, Peter talks about the North Valley’s staffing issues and how collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce and local businesses will help grow departments, and in turn, build relationships within our communities.  Peter emphasizes the importance of family, friendships, and why we do what we do.   Many of our members have been affected by the California wildfires.  Please consider donating here: https://porac.org/2018/08/important-information-impacted-recent-fires/

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent invite outgoing Chairman of the Insurance & Benefits Trust (IBT), Damon Kurtz, to talk about his role in the trust and the issues law enforcement is facing in the Central Valley.  Damon is a 24-year law enforcement veteran, current President of the Fresno POA, and has recently been sworn in as a PORAC Director.  Tune in to hear more about PORAC’s IBT, concerns with law enforcement funding and pensions, and what you can do to help.   To learn more about PORAC’s IBT go to https://ibtofporac.org/

If you’re a California peace officer, you’ll want to listen to this podcast.  On this episode, PORAC President, Brian Marvel, provides an important update on critical legislation that could impact you, including: SB 1421 by Senator Skinner, relating to the release of records (on Governor’s desk) AB 748 by Assemblymember Philip Ting, relating to the disclosure of video and audio recordings (on Governor’s desk) AB 931 by Assemblymember Shirley Weber, relating to use-of-force (held in Senate Rules Committee) Fortunately, AB 931 was defeated for the year, but the issue remains.   On this podcast, President Marvel discusses PORAC’s commitment moving forward and our determination to continue to highlight the honest and professional work our officers do.    Tune in to get a more in-depth look at these bills and the future of law enforcement. 

On this episode of “On the Job with PORAC,” Brian and Brent welcome special guest, San Joaquin County Sheriff-elect, Pat Withrow.  Sheriff-elect Withrow discusses the road leading up to his election, his 28 years in the department, his involvement in his union and the importance of PORAC.  Coming from his position as a Sergeant, Sheriff-elect Withrow understands the ins and outs of law enforcement on the street, in custody and the civilian staff.  Tune in to hear how Sheriff-elect Withrow got involved in order to make the necessary changes for his department.  We’re excited to see what’s next for San Joaquin County!

As the devastating wildfires continue to ravage California, all hands are on deck to keep our communities safe.  Tune in to hear how PORAC is getting involved and how you can help support our members impacted by the fires.    Link to make a California Casualty Claim: https://www.calcas.com/web/ccmc/affinity?id=156687 Donate to the PORAC/POREF Wildfire Relief Fund: https://cahpcu.org/wildfireReliefFund Attorney General Price Gouging Resource Page:  Click Here or call (800) 952-5225 to file a complaint.

On episode five of On the Job with PORAC, Brian invites special guests Sergeant Chesterman and Officer Sundby with SacPD’s Peer Support Unit to discuss their role in the unit and the importance of officer wellness.  With the growing pressure and exposure law enforcement faces on a daily basis, a peer support officer is becoming more and more a vital part of a department.  They are who support an officer, on and off duty.  A peer support officer’s main concern is the health and well-being of the officer and their family when facing issue ranging from officer-involved shootings and traumatic calls to divorce and suicide.  It is a new era for law enforcement and it is critical that we raise awareness of the challenges that come with devoting your life to protecting and serving your communities.

The Supreme Court ruling on the case of Janus vs. AFSCME continues to make headlines as public sector labor unions across the country deal with the implications of the slight majority decision.  On this podcast, Brian invites special guest Bob Bonsall, PORAC’s Corporate Counsel, to share his expertise on the history of labor unions, the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision, and the importance of aligning with your associations and unions.  Although this is a debate that will continue for many years to come, now more than ever, law enforcement is under attack.  This is the time to strengthen our unions in order to maintain a stronger partnership to face the challenges ahead.  Listen in to hear how standing with your union will provide you with the comfort and security you and your family deserve.  

In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, Brian and Brent discuss the importance of communication. The PORAC membership (of over 70,000 men and women) is a diverse and multi-generational family; therefore our outreach must cast a wide net.  In a media world that does not sleep, PORAC understands the need to get our message out quickly and effectively.  Tune in to hear how PORAC is increasing our communication on issues that matter by utilizing social media, podcasts, PORAC LE News Magazine, training and, most importantly, input from our members. 

On this special report of On the Job with PORAC, President Brian Marvel and Vice President Brent Meyer discuss Assembly Bill 931 by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego).  This bill would limit the use of deadly force by a peace officer to those situations where it is “necessary” to prevent imminent and serious bodily injury or death to the officer or to a third party.   This podcast will provide you with background for this legislation and discuss how this bill would jeopardize the safety of our officers and the community in which we serve. AB 931 is headed for Senate Public Safety Committee on June 19th, 2018.  PORAC is strongly opposed to this dangerous measure.  Tune in for more.

During the week of May 13th, PORAC joined their law enforcement family from all over the nation and the world to honor the officers we’ve lost in the line of duty.  On this episode of On the Job with PORAC, President, Brian Marvel, and Vice President, Brent Meyer, discuss PORAC’s involvement in Police Week which coincided with the Executive Committee’s Annual DC Spring Fly-In where they met with our leaders to discuss the critical issues facing law enforcement.  PORAC met with the Attorney General, as well as other policymakers, to discuss public safety officer benefits, active shooter plans for schools and PORAC’s significant role in national law enforcement.  Make sure to tune in to hear more!

Show Notes: PORAC President Brian Marvel with special guest PORAC Vice President Brent Meyer -Show Intro -About PORAC -Brian's background -Brent's background -The positive role PORAC has played in shaping law enforcement policy in California -PORAC on a national level -Specialized Law Enforcement -Biggest takeaways from a trip to Washington D.C. -Brent's experience as an officer with Sacramento PD -Brian's experience as an officer with San Diego PD -Brian's thoughts on PORAC and on the job with PORAC Podcast

Summary of Episode 25 on a JMS Classic by Porac et al. (1989) 'Competitive Groups as Cognitive Communities'. This Episode featured the wonderful Prof Sarah Kaplan and discussed the importance of human interpretation in the strategy making process, as well as a number of other related issues.

This is a conclusion of our discussion of Porac et al. (1989) with the wonderful Prof Sarah Kaplan. Please join us as we explore such concepts as categories and talk about ontology and epistemology, the process studies perspective and strategy in practice among many other things!

Please join us for Episode 25 as we welcome Prof Sarah Kaplan to discuss another JMS Classic work entitled “Competitive groups as cognitive communities, the case of Scottish knitwear manufacturers”. This paper had a great impact in the field of management and organization in general, and on research in cognition and strategy in particular. As a matter of fact, it has contributed to the vibrant community on managerial cognition which today feeds into many areas of the field. It was also been essential for the development of the growing field of studies on the construction of markets and categories. We are very grateful to Prof Kaplan for joining us for this discussion - she was an amazing guest and a great interlocutor!

Clare Porac (Psychology, Pennsylvania State University)